Prince Edward County welcomes Ontario Heritage Conference June 19 – 21
The 2025 Ontario Heritage Conference will be held from June 19 – 21, 2025 in Prince Edward County in partnership with Community Heritage Ontario, Ontario Association of Heritage Professionals, and Architectural Conservancy of Ontario.
“Our vibrant built and cultural heritage is one of our greatest strengths and helps define our community,” said Mayor Steve Ferguson. “We look forward to sharing everything Prince Edward County has to offer and learning from the many heritage enthusiasts in attendance.”
A wide variety of sessions are planned over the three-day conference that will expand on the theme How Tourism, Economic Development & The Local Community Benefit from Adaptive Re-Use.
Some of the conference’s highlights over the three-day period include:
- Welcome reception at the Crystal Palace with presentation by local historian Peter Lockyer
- A keynote presentation, moderated by Michael McClelland, Principal of ERA Architects, on the topic “TERROIR: How is heritage conservation the impetus for economic development?”
- A celebration of the 50th anniversary of the Ontario Heritage Act
- A South Shore Adventure Tour presented by ACO PEC
- Tours of several local adaptive heritage sites
- A performance by Tom Wilson and the Mohawk Choir at the Regent Theatre in honour of National Indigenous Peoples Day
Click here to see descriptions of all the programs scheduled for this year’s conference.
Attendees are encouraged to purchase their conference tickets early at the Ontario Heritage Conference 2025 website for a $100 in savings. Admission to all conference events is included in the ticket price, unless otherwise noted.
For more information about the conference including deals on accommodations, a PDF Program, and other local attractions visit Ontario Heritage Conference | Visit the County.
